Some school districts are billing parents for bus service to offset budget shortfalls. The move has angered parents in some communities and worried some school officials, who are concerned about children’s safety and access to education. (AP)
It used to be that when children hopped onto a yellow school bus to get to and from their classes, taxpayers picked up the tab.
But cash-strapped school districts in at least five states are now asking parents to pay for school bus service, often to offset budget deficits.
“It’s a trend that started back in ‘08 when the recession hit,” said Dan Domenech, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. “School districts’ budgets were cut back severely. As an alternative to cutting a lot of programs, districts went the route of charging fees for sports events, uniforms, after-school activities—and eventually transportation.”
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4 comments:
Start driving your kids to school , see what a mess that will make.
Don't need buses anyway.
I'm sure this will squarely on the working class. Those on public assistance will still get the free stuff!
A lot of parents all ready do drive their children to and from school. You should see the line of cars at dismissal.
They've got to fund all these highly-paid administrator positions, free meals for everybody and extra classes (or even schools) for illegal immigrants.. I guess there's no money left for bus transportation.
Oh, well..
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